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Chouhan to Submit Punjab Flood Damage Report to PM as State Seeks Major Relief

Punjab has reported over 4 lakh acres of crops under water with paddy worst hit, prompting a request for Rs 50,000 per acre compensation.

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Overview

  • The Union agriculture minister inspected flooded areas in Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Kapurthala to assess crop losses and hear from residents.
  • He said two central teams are working with state officials to firm up damage estimates that will guide the relief response.
  • Punjab’s agriculture minister sought immediate release of Rs 8,000 crore from the Rural and Market Development Funds to support recovery.
  • The state has declared all 23 districts flood-hit, reporting 30 deaths and more than 3.5 lakh people affected.
  • Chouhan highlighted urgent steps including clearing silt to protect Rabi sowing, safe disposal of carcasses to contain disease, and reinforcing embankments weakened by illegal mining.